Transfer News, Rumors: Man Utd’s $150 Million Valverde Bid; Barcelona Want Arsenal Forward

Marcus Rashford, Adam Wharton, Luis Súarez and Dominik Szoboszlai all feature in the gossip.

Federico Valverde (left) and Gabriel Martinelli (right) headline the gossip. | Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Visionhaus/Getty Images

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.

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Premier League

Nicolò Barella has been linked with Man Utd. | Alberto Gandolfo/BSR Agency/Getty Images

• Manchester United have turned attention to Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella as their top priority. An asking price of €70 million ($82.7 million, £61.3 million) has been set. (Source: Fichajes)

• On the other hand, Man Utd have made an offer of €130 million ($153.5 million, £113.9 million) for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, who will wait to see how his role changes upon Jude Bellingham’s return from injury before deciding whether to accept. (Source: El Nacional)

• Closer to home, it is Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton who is seen as a key priority for Man Utd. The Englishman favors a move to Old Trafford over joining other suitors. (Source: TEAMtalk)

• Sporting CP striker Luis Suárez is emerging as a target for both Liverpool and Newcastle United, who face having to pay €60 million ($70.9 million, £52.6 million) to get a deal done. (Source: Sports Boom)

• Liverpool still hold an interest in Inter right back Denzel Dumfries amid long-term concerns about their current options in the position. (Source: Tuttomercatoweb)

• The two clubs could be set for several deals this summer as Inter are also chasing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones and center back Giovanni Leoni. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

• One player who will not be leaving Inter is young striker Francesco Pio Esposito, with the Serie A side shutting the door to interest from Arsenal. (Source: L’Interista)

• Arsenal want their own new right back this summer and have earmarked Sporting CP’s Iván Fresneda as a replacement for the in-demand Ben White. Also under consideration are Brentford’s Michael Kayode and Newcastle’s Tino Livramento. (Source: The Daily Briefing)

• Tottenham Hotspur have been joined by Juventus and a handful of Spanish clubs in pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, but City officials will do what they can to keep hold of the Brazilian. (Source: CaughtOffside)

• Meanwhile, Tottenham fear Micky van de Ven is pushing for a move to Real Madrid, with the center back so far refusing to entertain talks over a new contract. (Source: Defensa Central)

• AC Milan are among the teams considering a move for striker Nicolas Jackson as he prepares to return to Chelsea following the conclusion of his loan with Bayern Munich. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

• Aston Villa are also competitors for Jackson’s signature. (Source: Football Insider)

• Fulham and West Ham United are both prepared to meet AC Milan’s asking price for United States midfielder Yunus Musah, who is free to leave permanently after a quiet loan spell with Atalanta. (Source: Milanlive)

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La Liga

Several Liverpool players have been linked with exits. | Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images

• Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is looking at a future transfer to Real Madrid to realize a career dream. (Source: Football Insider)

• Also tipped to swap Liverpool for Spain’s capital is winger Cody Gakpo, who is emerging as an ambitious target for Atlético Madrid. Liverpool value the Dutchman at close to €100 million ($118.1 million, £87.6 million). (Source: Fichajes)

• Barcelona have already reached a contract agreement with on-loan forward Marcus Rashford and are prepared to sign him permanently from Man Utd by triggering their €30 million ($35.4 million, £26.3 million) purchase option. The fee would be split over three annual payments. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

• Another new winger is in Barcelona’s sights. Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli could be available for around €45 million ($53.1 million, £39.4 million) and the Blaugrana believe that is too good to ignore. (Source: Fichajes)

• Nico Paz has concerns about returning to Real Madrid this summer as he wants to be assured of a significant role. Inter are looking to take advantage of that hesitancy with the promise of plenty of minutes. (Source: Tuttosport)

• Marc Casadó is set to snub interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in favor of signing a new contract with Barcelona. (Source: TEAMtalk)

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